Presidential Guard (Greece)

Presidential Guard
Presidential Guard
Προεδρική Φρουρά
	Evzone guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens wearing the full dress uniform
Active	24 December [O.S. 12 December] 1868 – present
Country	Greece
Branch	Hellenic Army
Type	Infantry, ceremonial guards; formerly including cavalry
Size	Battalion
Garrison/HQ	Georgios Tzavellas Camp, Athens
March	Evzonaki
Rifle	M1 Garand (ceremonial duties); Heckler & Koch G3 (service);
Insignia
Shoulder patch (service uniform)

The Presidential Guard (Greek: Προεδρική Φρουρά, romanized: Proedrikí Frourá) is a ceremonial infantry unit that guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Presidential Mansion in Athens, Greece. The unit is distinguished as the last unit of Evzones in the Hellenic Army, and is closely associated with the traditional Evzone's uniform, which evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts in the Greek War of Independence. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. In 1868–1914 and 1937–1973 (with interruptions), the guard also included a cavalry company.

^ Note: Greece officially adopted the Gregorian calendar on 16 February 1923 (which became 1 March). All dates prior to that, unless specifically denoted, are Old Style.

[1] Note: Greece officially adopted the Gregorian calendar on 16 February 1923 (which became 1 March). All dates prior to that, unless specifically denoted, are Old Style.

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